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@officialweldingfarmingarch2041 Месяц назад

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@JesseCase 2 года назад

I'm a Gunsmith and the HF carbon tap and die set is one of those pro secrets in the Gunsmithing world. Pure carbon taps are kinda hard to find. We like to use carbon taps because if you were to break one off in a gun you can just hit the broken tap piece with a hard center punch and it will shatter into small pieces. Then you can use a dental pick or something to pick the pieces out and you have removed the broken tap without harming the finish on the gun. The gold coated taps and other fancy alloy taps won't shatter like the carbon ones will and are much harder to get out especially without screwing up the gun and causing yourself a lot more work!

@TonyMueller 2 года назад

are you talking about the carbon steel sets they sell for $20?

@JesseCase 2 года назад

@@TonyMueller Yes sir, the cheap ones! Lol!

@CityofStLouisMissouri 2 года назад

@@JesseCase that’s a great piece of knowledge to file away for future use. Thanks!

@LeverPhile 2 года назад

Sweet, this is the set I have, good to know.

@rfpeace 2 года назад

yeah nothing worse than scrapping a part due to the addition of a piece of super hard broken tap debris, or worse as Mr. Case points out, what if you can't just scrap it and make a new one, you MUST fix it no matter what? I've had to deal with that a few times and it can be a huge time sink. Bottom line, if you are tapping by hand ( unassisted by a mill or drill press set up for proper start alignment) and the material being tapped will be ruined by a broken tap, use a carbon steel tap.

@ChimeraActual Год назад

I've been using both the metric and SAE sets for over 15 years. They don't get real heavy use and they're mostly still good. I really like the dies which are adjustable to cut harder metals a bit at a time, or for fine control of depth of thread. I rarely, but not never, use the larger sizes, nice to know they're in the shop.

@danielalamo2075 2 года назад

My dad has this same set in SAE. We just used it to redo the threads in two of his clevises that got damaged. One was 1" the other was a little smaller. It worked excellent.

@boosted2.4_sky 2 года назад

You did a video years ago with mechanic Steve and was singing the praises of this set and I went and bought it after that video... I have had it for years and I can't complain it's a good set

@aday1637 Год назад

I've been using HF tap and dies for years in both SAE and metric. Over 15 years none of the components has failed. That's a testimony to their strength. I got them on sale at the time so I bought both sets. Mine came in a little tighter cases.

@jaycousland9835 2 года назад

I bought a HF T&D black oxide set in the late 80's, and it still works. I actually had picking up another set on today's to-do list, maybe upgrade to this titanium nitride kit

@chorizorangel4272 Год назад

I cleaned out bolt holes and bolts on my 1951 chevy hood with this set. I've used it in similar situations with my vehicles. Works good for what I use them for.

@jeffreyappezzato9179 Год назад

I've bought a bunch of tools and equipment from HFT (e.g. I purchased an elex jack hammer to break the floor slab in my basement). Extremely satisfied. I don't use tools daily like the pros do, so their performance and price are perfect for me.

@marvinlee3268 2 года назад

I've had a set since about 2005. Used them in a shipyard as an outside machinist for 15 years. Broke one early on, the #12 screw tap I think. My own fault. All in all, they have been an excellent set. No problems. Work great

@klinkster1955 Год назад

I bought the Metric set a few years ago because I couldn't find the Metric size in stock at any other brick and mortar store and paid full price out of necessity(was my first purchase from HF as well) I grew up in a shop of Snap on and Mac tools and wasn't expecting much as HF is always the butt of a joke. I was super impressed on the quality for a $90 set and was hard enough to retap threads for a Hyandai Crankshaft bolt. Money will spent!!

@farmboy6218 2 года назад

I have used the higher priced Harbors Frieght taps and drill bits in CNC machines on multiple occasions when what I needed wasn't available in the tool crib. If they're used correctly, they work very well and resharpen well also.

@metalslingr 2 года назад

“Snooky-like” My word of the day! 3:21

@georgetouliatos5972 2 года назад

After ruining a few projects with cheap taps, I only buy American made three tap sets (taper, plug and bottom).

@AlessioSangalli 2 года назад

Sure, but which brand and where? I wish I could find nice sets for the most common sizes at least. Please if you have a link........

@georgetouliatos5972 2 года назад

@@AlessioSangalli I've had great success with Irwin-Hanson in both metric and imperial sets.

@AlessioSangalli 2 года назад

@@georgetouliatos5972 thanks.

@RustyCas999 Год назад

What makes you think Irwin-Hanson is made in the USA?

@waynec369 4 месяца назад

Widia Tools tap and die sets can't be beat. Their HSS versions are damn near like carbide. I'll never buy cheap taps and dies ever again. The problem with cheap taps and dies is that they rarely get the relief angles correct, and this makes you apply more torque than necessary, making you prone to break them.

@davehoward2791 Год назад

I have both SAE and metric in these sets and can’t praise them enough. Never tried the HF cheaper sets, but these are definitely worth their weight in gold. I use them mostly for automotive and ag use and they are great. If you’re a professional machinist you’ll probably want something more precise, but for Joe average, they’re the bomb. Great video, thanks! 👍

@adamnichols476 Год назад

the cheaper sets are absolute junk. I kept breaking taps on the cheap set. these look quite a bit better

@AffordBindEquipment Год назад

what's nice about sets like this is that even if a tap goes bad, you can buy a better one and put it in the set. Most of those won't be used very often so the set will last a long time. I have done that with sockets and drill bits.

@ronwhite6719 Год назад

Hey ChuckE. Welcome back. You taught me how to mig weld 4 years ago. Great to see you.

@jr78racer Год назад

I have the SAE set, and I'm impressed with it. For the price, it's a really good set. I noticed that mine aren't as sharp as more expensive taps, but that just requires a little more time per hole. Haven't broken one yet after over a year of regular use in my shop.

@adamsjustin8 2 года назад

Stretch so good to see you back glad you are doing ok!

@davidbaggett8282 Год назад

I have had both sets on our farm in to UK for over 30 years. They work fine and have got me out of many holes.

@noerodriguez1252 Год назад

I have three small sets for small screws. But now that I saw this demonstration, I'll get me another but for larger size taps, bolts and threads. Thanks

@Al-Fiallos Год назад

I have both sets, metric and SAE, for years. I bought them back when they came in steel cases. Excellent quality and you get all the standard sizes you need.

@JT_70 2 года назад

I bought a similar SAE/Metric combo set in smaller sizes than shown (I believe they are 1/2” and under) and have used it a number of times. It’s worked fine except that the tap wrench loosens easily during use and slips off the tap just as yours did.

@daveaydelotte6869 Год назад

I bought a big set, metal box, at an auction - cheap! None had ever been used. I was quite surprised how well they worked. Quick cuts, and guaranteed for life.

@oldmanjimh3165 2 года назад

In all my years working on a shop floor, machine shop and in automotive, I've only ever broken one tap and surprisingly it was a 5/8. It's called patience.

@choccolocco Год назад

As someone who uses small diameter, the patience they would require to not break taps would be unattainable,lol, it’d take a week to finish an 1/8” deep hole……

@AB-ot3bc 4 месяца назад

I have both these sets and I also have the 60 piece set of all the smaller sizes and they work great for my home garage uses.

@alex1949 2 года назад

Ive used both sets for about 3 years, and have been happy with them. The case in the other hand is another story. I'm going to build a wooden case for them most likely.

@MrTheHillfolk Год назад

Haha I wish it was easy to source new cases for cheap tools, I get that too where a plastic hinge breaks off or a latch goes bye bye and it's usually really hard to rig something up like a real hinge.

@kris-english 2 года назад

I'm so glad to see you back, Chuck.

@robertweigandt9449 2 года назад

It is great to see ya Chucky.

@powderriver2424 2 года назад

HF has things you just have to know what your buying. I’ve got a friend who has a successful transmission repair shop he uses HF tools all the time swears by them, so really it’s what your comfortable with.

@cbmech2563 Год назад

I'm a heavy truck mechanic and because of my tools being stolen most of my tools are now HF and I've had very little problems and you can't beat the warranty. Walk in with a broken tool, walk out 5 minutes later with a new one.

@jackyhallmark3094 Год назад

Recently needed a winch to load a propane tank and then a disabled riding mower. I have a gooseneck ball in my truck so I remembered seeing one with a trailer ball mount plate from Cabela's years ago. I needed it that day so I couldn't wait for an order so I took the chance that my local harbor freight had one. A short trip and $ 89.95 later I had one. Should have had it 10 years ago. What a back saver.

@bryanfoxx2292 2 года назад

ChuckE I wondered where you went! Good to see you back after all these years. Your welding videos were always well done and very educational. I subscribed again.

@solomonschweitzer9963 2 года назад

Dude yeah! I did too! I totally love that one video of the trailer you made for your welder and tools; that green beast! Do you think you can put that video on this one? I wanna watch it again if you have it. No worries if you can’t. Awesome to follow you again! 💪🏻

@gorak9000 2 года назад

Pretty sure this is someone re-uploading his old videos, not him

@johnackley3982 2 года назад

@@gorak9000 really not him? That sucks

@jdoerr779 Год назад

@@gorak9000 That is bullshit. He has even released a handfull of newer videos recently. This is absolutely him.

@jdoerr779 Год назад

@@johnackley3982 It is him. You got duped by someone who didn’t know and commented anyways.

@gnm109 Год назад

I have a set of Metric Taps that originally came from Harbor Freight. It's about 15 years old and came in a sheet metal case. They are very good.

@hubertrobinson8825 2 года назад

Couple yrs ago I bought the SAE set and I'm thinking strongly on getting the metric set too for around 95 dollars it's a good buy I can never have too much tools and somethings from Harbor Frieght do worth the money

@maxjones9139 2 года назад

Really glad you put these videos up! built my shop up watching you years ago. Only channel I subbed to at first in fact. Thank you sir for your work, learned a lot from you!

@nuclearknight8543 Год назад

I got mine some years ago it came in a different case. It was like a thin, black suitcase, metal but they have definitely held up. My friends are always wanting to borrow them.

@michaeltrue1143 2 года назад

Damn nice to see you again. I've had this same set for a long time they are great.

@sk22ng 2 года назад

Have a set of Harbor Freight metric tap & dies and have as much confidence they will last the rest of my life just as I have my 40-year-old set of Craftsman SAE taps & dies. The older you get the less it matters for example anyone in their 90's would certainly be able say time is in their favor regarding any set purchased.

@keithhill9138 2 года назад

I haven’t seen you for a long time. I was thinking about you because of some cutting discs that you were talking about one time. You liked them very much because they lasted a long time.

@kennethconnors5316 Год назад

bought them and really enjoy them ,never let me down

@ericarnaud7983 Год назад

I've used those for years... never had a problem...so far, I am a machinist and toolmaker for over 30 years. They are not made for production runs, but for one off use, kinda what you would do for a repair, modification or a prototype.

@seancsnm Год назад

I still have my set from around 10-12 years ago when they still came in a nice solid metal case.

@josephbasanta 2 года назад

May I suggest you get a "Tap Follower" it will make sure you are tapping straight. After drilling the hole leave the part where it is and swap the drill for the Tap Follower and you will be sure you are tapping straight.

@mcgeorgerl Год назад

Agree completely. It, of course, depends if the tap has the center drill hole for the follower to align the rear of the tap. At least, that all of the ones I've used so taps under 3/8" can't be used with our followers. Probably 90% of broken taps I've seen are the result of the tap not being in line with the bored/drilled hole. (Or some guy using a high torque Milwaukee Holeshooter drill motor out in the field for a 10-32). For a lot of our small size tapping operations, we used the milling machine and gun taps (2 or 3 flute depending upon the diameter). We'd avoid 4 flute taps for anything 1/2" or under because the web cross section gets a bit small on some taps. We loved the gun taps and started going to a lot of cobalt taps... those things are pretty tough. I do have to admit that the quality of a lot of Harbor Freight tools have improved over the last 25 years. I started buying impact sockets years ago for industrial work and never saw a failure. I used their Quinn chrome sockets for normal stuff also without failure. And, we prefer the Tapmagic formula even though it's a bit messier than the formula 25 years ago with, what was it, trichloroethane?

@mcgeorgerl Год назад

I should have added... I've seen a lot of broken gun taps IF people run them down into a blind hole of insufficient depth for all of the curlicues that the tap pushes to the bottom of the hole.

@josephbasanta Год назад

@@mcgeorgerl you are correct, I just assumed it was a given. And that we are not handholding children.

@jeffd9658 Год назад

If you want a nice tap handle the gear wrench set has some really nice handles, help for when u got less room.

@tommyjay4723 2 года назад

Well, that's a nice set. I bought a twin set from Amazon about 3 years ago ( $40.00 ) for my welding shop and so far, no problems ( except the holing tool) with either the SAE or Metric. The Harbor set is much bigger with the odd sizes. Looks like I can use the smaller sets I bought for just the truck and the sets you showed for the shop. Thanks for the video...

@mikesweeney5685 Год назад

This video popped up on my YT and I learned something so thank you. BTW, you talk without punctuation, lol. Keep feeding us good reviews like this!

@cajutila 2 года назад

They taught us in machine shop class that cast iron need no lubricant as the graphite content provides the lube. I worked in a production machine shop and after a shift working on cast iron parts, my clothes everything around me were covered with cast iron dust. Nice sets.

@goinhot9133 Год назад

That’s correct

@oldtimefarmboy617 Год назад

Then a little bit of oil would keep the dust down. If that dust is getting all over your clothes then it is getting into you lungs as well. While the iron might be absorbed by your body for use in your red blood cells I do not think there is a minimum daily amount of graphite recommended for good health.

@jamesmarksberry 3 месяца назад

I worked in the marine field for like 20 years 25 I used to harbor freight tap and die set all the time they were

@sky173 2 года назад

Great video. I still have my sets, both imperial and metric, from 2015. Paid around $60 for each.

@cavalieroutdoors6036 Год назад

I bought the metric set from Harbor Freight because it was literally the only place that had the size I needed. I thought I'd just use the set once or twice, but I'm a professional automotive mechanic. Brought them into the shop thinking I would destroy them in 3 months or less. 5 or 6 years of hard use later I've only worn out 1 or 2, and I was tapping *really* hard metal that would've eaten up just about any tap. I need a new driver, the steel in that finally squished so it needs replacement. But most of the taps and dies have held up fine.

@HugoStiglitz1000 2 года назад

Thanks for the info

@isaflo713 Год назад

Thanks for that video bro!

@HiTechDiver 23 дня назад

I just purchased the ICON brand tap & die set, both SAE and Metric. I got 25% off, so pulled the trigger on those.

@jamespolucha6911 2 года назад

Yeah I have the same set and they work great for working on motorcycles, a lot of aluminum on motorcycles strip out a lot the holders are very good though but they work for me

@Sherry-jx9hs Год назад

I would caution people to buy a set of chasers so if you have a buggered nut or bolt you can run the chaser down to make the threads usable rather than retapping the bolt or nut which I was told cuts new threads in the old threads and can weaken the bolt. You also can't miss if you buy a set of thread pitch gauges that will tell you what the threads per inch are and a set of thread files so if you have a bolt somebody hit with a hammer you can file the threads to fix them so you can remove the nut. Might be looking into these since they are easier to remove if they break off and so my friends can use them instead of my expensive set that came with files and gauges :)

@Rudimentary007 Год назад

Been looking for you Chuck. Glad to have found ya again.👍🇺🇸

@carter358 Год назад

I got the Portland Pole Saw for $52.99 a few years ago and that thing is awesome! It seems like it's much more than 6.5 amps! The first year or two the blades were kind of expensive. I could only find them at Lowe's for about $14-16 each. Now Walmart carries them in a 2 pack for about $14. Best buy I ever got at Harbor Freight

@bronsonstephens5799 Год назад

Holy shit. I haven’t heard this voice in forever. Missed ya bud!

@FinishedProject 2 года назад

So glad i found you again!!!!

@maker_jds7672 Год назад

Starting taps especially in cast iron and aluminum you might like the results of starting the tap with your drill press. Power off! Hand turn the chuck with moderate to heavy down pressure for larger taps. After a couple of full threads revert to the tap handle. Straight start every time. Number one cause for breaking a tap is crooked start.

@christinaperez254 Год назад

What the hell.....how did i stumble upon this dude I've been missing for years!?!? RU-vid angels sent me here.

@parajeeper 2 года назад

Duuuuude! So glad I found you again!

@jeanmeslier9491 Год назад

I use a set of these I have had for years. I did work on a Diesel engine once with a weird metric thread. Harbor Freight had a tap the right size. I was in the store once and a guy had got two wire welders. Turns out he owns a ranch. He said he was tired buying Lincolns because his fence building crew just abused them and tore them up. He said the Harbor Freight welders lasted just as long and were a lot cheaper.

@littleredridinghood5622 Год назад

I was a Honda motorcycle mechanic for 30 years .. I have a large Snap On tap/die kit but I have 2 Canadian Tire kits (I mainly use) and I have 2 (metric and SAE ) kits from Princess Auto large kits up to 24mm and 1 inch .. I have lot of special tap/dies odd sizes and odd threads ... I mainly use the Snap On drivers altho I do have 10-15 specialty drivers in 1/4 and 3/8 inch drive ...

@tradesman63 2 года назад

I bought the big metric set 5 years ago to fix cv axle threads. Paid for itself, but haven’t used much after. Got me out of a jam.

@ChatBot1337 Год назад

You keyed on a big point right away. Nobody talks about overpackaged products, but hot damn we better ban gasoline. I try to buy retail as much as possible to hopefully not get something in the mail that has been packaged six times.

@1unkn0wn Год назад

Same experience on my end. Their drill index (discontinued?) was also very good for the money $100.

@georgecurtis6463 2 года назад

I still use my old set from the 70s. It is a lisle set. Also have a snap on set. That's about 30 years old. Both are metric. Have a few sae but dont use them much. So maybe if I need more I might look into this. But if a commonly used one goes bad I would replace it with a better quality one. But to really work these, I would be seriously cautious.

@tomhendricksen1805 Год назад

I have the previous version of these tap and die sets. These appear to be a higher quality construction, and the die handles in the newer set are much larger, which should help a lot.

@g-low6365 Год назад

wow.... didnt know u had returned to yt. glad to see you

@nwyoda8792 Год назад

Good to see you back!

@Speedstack21 Год назад

Sorry I’m just finding your new channel now. I used to watch you all time, even before you moved to Texas, and am glad to see that you are still on RU-vid. I always wondered, is your electric bill crazy high from all of the welding? 😂

@felixsu375 2 года назад

Chuck, Good to see you back. I don't know why you disappeared there for a while but welding just isn't the same without you.

@KennyInVegas 2 года назад

Got that right... Chuck made GREAT videos out of Texas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@josephyarbrough9316 2 года назад

i also have both sets from HF. love them

@TheFalconJetDriver Год назад

I have a set of Greenlee tap and dies from the the 50’s. Once while out of town and I needed a one time use of several taps and dies sizes I bought the HF 29 piece set that was 20 years ago. I have had good luck with it the HF set. The Greenlee set is in a wood box and is in excellent shape so I have a tendency to go the HF set in the blow mold case. Just to preserve the wood case. I have never tapped or ran a die test comparing the two sets for thread tolerance. But so far the HF have done the job for me many times.😁🛫

@Wakeywhodat Год назад

I recognize this guy! Good video.

@Wootangtw Год назад

Thanks buddy

@johnnysparkleface3096 Год назад

Some years ago I bought a few chains to use as (workout) weights from Harbor Freight, and to this day they're just as heavy as the day I bought them!

@cbmech2563 Год назад

They look exactly like my Nieko set. Probably came out of the same factory. I've had them for 8 or 9 years, I don't use them all the time but I haven't managed to break one yet.

@PeckhamHall Год назад

Great stuff

@KennyInVegas 2 года назад

Hey!!!!!!!!!!! What happened to your old RU-vid channel? I loved that!!!!!!!!!!! Glad you're still around!!!!!!!

@skipellison3667 2 года назад

They also sell a tap ratchet that is phenomenal for years ago pricing of 20 bucks, probably higher now. Has 2 sliding t handles and is reversible or lock

@njineermike 2 года назад

I have that set. It's actually a pretty nice kit.

@MojoPup Год назад

Yeah, I've been using my HF set for years.

@markissboi3583 Год назад

Use a tap held sturdie in a lathe to cut a Large dia thread bolt /pipe a trick i watched 2 days ago .

@acdii Год назад

I have their auto body hammer kits. Well made and work well.

@putteslaintxtbks5166 2 года назад

I had bought a small tap and die set from HF, I think like all under 1/2" around 30 years ago for only around $20. It was a 40 some part kit . I used it at least a 100 times and only one die broke a tooth and just made it a bit harder to start, but other than that, it really held up. I really put the 1/4" tap and die though alot of theading and it held up. Someone stold the set a from me a year or two ago and will be going with another from HF. Most other companies I've seen want like 3-4 time the price so the only reason I can see to do that is if used every day, but than again, you could have three or four of each instead of one, so even then???

@davehoward2791 Год назад

Anyone who’d steal another man’s tools deserves, and will most likely get, testicular cancer. What a 💩.

@turboflush Год назад

Man, I haven't seen your channel in awhile. I like the gearwrench sets.

@JakeNaughtFromStateFarm Год назад

That’s interesting. I work on trash trucks and will probably need to purchase a T&D set eventually. Not sure what I was gonna get, and it’s no hurry (at the moment). While I do have some HF tools, this would be one I normally wouldn’t trust. I may have to look into it a little more after seeing this.

@mrrobot545 Год назад

Man Do I miss you on RU-vid.

@tint661 2 года назад

I use the cheap set I have just to chase treads. I don't have very good luck with the round dies. I see those round dies have 3 set screws though. Thanks for posting.

@johnrtrucker Год назад

I got the exact same sae kit from Amazon and I have great luck with it but the metric set I got is a 110 piece kit from Amazon and it literally has every size you can think of I mainly use them to clean threads on my rig but what I do wanna try is harbor freight's NPT kit it only has 8 pieces 4 male 4 female but really that's all I would ever need

@Roy-vn8wh 2 года назад

I bought the metric set a few years ago, and I bought the SAE set a few weeks ago. That have lowered the quality a little bit in this set. For example the size of the dies was engraved into it. On my new set they are just printed on it. Also in the new set the case is a little thinner. Besides that,they are still great

@failranch9542 2 года назад

I know. Right? I just ran out and bought both of these. The printed sizes are already illegible on most of the dies. I guess I’d better not drop the case and have to figure out where they all go again…oh wait…too late.

@frankporfidio9813 Год назад

I have a set of Pittsburgh taps for the last 15 or 20 years never a problem .

@rl808826npr 2 года назад

I bought a set from Harbor Freight several years ago. As long as you just use them to chase existing threads they are fine. Don’t try to cut threads in a new hole or you will break it almost every time. I have been a master mechanic for 30 years so I kinda know what I am talking about.

@ianagos4276 2 года назад

Sounds like you don’t know how to use a tap. I’m not saying they are amazing but you can definitely tap some holes with them.

@AlessioSangalli 2 года назад

Thread chasers have a very different geometry compared to cutting taps, the first ones "push" the threads back into shape. A mechanic will typically just repair threads, a fabricator or machinist will cut new ones

@paulricelli5520 2 года назад

I agree. Broke a 3/8 course in an engine block with very little pressure. I've been doing this for 55 plus years.( I'm 72 ) Get a Blue Point set if you're going to actually tap a hole. The Dick that said you didn't know what you're doing is probably a newby and a dumb one at that.

@DiligentDave1966 Год назад

I just watched him cut threads.

@TheDickstorm Год назад

I'm A maSteR MeChaNic

@chuckm6592 Год назад

As a home owner, doing odd jobs around my house, I love HF tools! Since I am only using the tools a few times a year and they hold up fine for what I need. Sorry, but I am not willing to spend money on a top dollar, big name brand, for a tool that I will be using infrequently. If I was using tools, everyday, as my lively hood, I would be more selective. Then again, I see many mechanics using HF tools in their careers, so they know what to look for more than I do. HF has their place in the tool world.

@HeatherCalhoun-dl7ew 2 месяца назад

HF is great for what you and I do. Work around the house. You don't need a hundred dollar tool to do the job a 10 dollar tool will work. I also go to garage sales, to find tools too.